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Canadian Special Operations Forces: Elite Capabilities in the Shadows

Special operations forces occupy a unique space within military establishments, conducting missions that conventional forces cannot undertake while operating with a degree of secrecy that limits public understanding of their activities. Canada's special operations community has grown substantially since the 1990s, developing capabilities that provide national leaders with options ranging from counterterrorism to strategic reconnaissance.